ultima

[ uhl-tuh-muh ]

noun

1. the last syllable of a word.

ultima

/ ˈʌltɪmə /

noun

1. the final syllable of a word

Word History and Origins

Origin of ultima¹

First recorded in 1910–15; from Latin, feminine of ultimus “farthest,” superlative corresponding to ulterior ulterior

Word History and Origins

Origin of ultima¹

from Latin: the last, feminine of ultimus last; see ultimate

Example Sentences

Anaya recalled that decades ago certain New Mexico schools banned Bless Me, Ultima, whose protagonist is a curandera, or healer.

From The Daily Beast

Nihil est enim ea pietate misericordiaque crudelius, qu in impios et ultima supplicia meritos confertur.

From Project Gutenberg

He felt that he had reached the land—or at least the borderland—of Bohemia, that Ultima Thule of every young literary dream.

From Project Gutenberg

The ultima ratio, the final reasoning of nations is war, and the majority certainly have that right.

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It may still sometimes be a necessity, a dura lex, an ultima ratio, but it is always a monstrous calamity.

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Militarism is but the ultima ratio of reaction, and all nations are allies against the one common enemy, reactionary government.

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